It had been a while since I had gone to Timbers - ...

It had been a while since I had gone to Timbers - no real reason other than there were other good choices on the island that we preferred. This trip I almost drove on by, but thought - why not renew an old acquantance .

Same place, just as clean, nice lift for those in non-stair climbing mode, warm interior after you pass the spotless fish market counter and check the fish for that night.

Service was impeccable but not overbearing, friendly, had good suggestions.

Kitchen - is FAST! We barely had sampled our cocktails when the appetizer arrived, Calamari, properly prepared with a nice thick marinara sauce. The chowder and crab bisque. I'll match their chowder with the best of New England and eastern Canada, and the Timbers would win. The crab bisque was just perfect.

Salads were crisp and cold and the bleu cheese dressing has to be a house secret. I had Red Snapper, and my wife had fried oysters ( she is the Gulf Coast expert on those) and said they were wonderful. My snapper was done to a "T", not overcooked, moist, and with just the right amount of seasoning.

The only drawback is that the dining room can be noisy if there are large groups there.

On short, you could do better but not by much, and this establishment has the mark of success with proper friendly service, excellent food, and a very affordable wine list.